Hammered Rangoli Urli

Why this one

• Nine tealight cups on one frame. Each is a dimpled hemisphere on its own stem, so the flames sit slightly above the table and circle the centre.
• The centre is a bowl, not a plate. A hammered six-petal dish that takes petals, a tealight, or a small mound of rangoli powder.
• 11.5 inches across and only 360 g. Light enough to move around the house through an evening, and to pack away flat.
• Reusable, unlike a drawn rangoli. It comes out every year and there is nothing to clean off the floor.

Which one do I need

Four gold-finish pieces, four different shapes:

• Hammered gold urli bowl — 12 inches, flat and open, $49
• Hanging urli — 9-inch bowl on a 30-inch flower chain, $49
• 18-inch lotus tray — 17 petal compartments, $120

Where it works

• A dining or coffee table for Diwali, all nine lit
• An entryway console as a doorstep rangoli that will not blow away
• A mandir shelf for Navratri or Karthigai Deepam
• A wedding or mehndi table, one per table
• A balcony or windowsill, where a floor rangoli is not an option

Gifting

Our most-bought return gift, because it is inexpensive, it is unmistakably festive, and almost nobody already owns one. It suits Diwali above all, and also Navratri, a housewarming and a wedding favour. If you are buying a dozen or more for an event, get in touch before ordering — we can usually help on price at that quantity and confirm stock against your date.